Dyeing the Chicago River green for St. Patrick's Day started with a simple idea hatched by two influential friends in the 1960s.

Good morning, Chicago. Every year as part of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, thousands of onlookers clad in green cheer on a boat crew sprinkling orange powder into the Chicago River to ...

The Upper Illinois River Watershed Post-Fire Restoration Project is nearing its completion. Crews helped with the replanting ...

The Chicago River is once again glowing kelly green as the city opens its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The Michigan DNR has revamped its boat launch map with an interactive map showing more than 1,000 launch sits. In this MLive File Photo boaters launch their boats at Austin Lake in Portage, Michigan. ...

The weekend before St. Patrick's Day means three parades and the annual dyeing of the Chicago River to turn it bright green.

St. Patrick's Day weekend celebrations are officially here, with an iconic Chicago tradition kicking off festivities Saturday morning as the Chicago River was dyed green.

The female beaver, who is likely pregnant, has been spotted along the South Branch of the Chicago River near docks in the Pilsen, Bridgeport, and McKinley Park neighborhoods.

St. Patrick's Day celebrations are taking place this weekend in Chicago. Watch ABC7's full presentation of the 2025 Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade here.

Boat ramps are often closed if the water level drops too low, and lakes are often closed to recreational boaters during severe floods, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority.

If you've ever wondered why they dye the river green in Chicago, we've got you covered. Here's everything you need to know ...